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Category: How To

For the Artist, How To

How to: The Magic Watercolour to water ratio

August 25, 2023August 24, 2023 Aprille

Water in your paint comes from three different sources: wet paper, a wet brush and/or your palette. And water affects the value of your colour. Here's what you need to know about controlling that ratio.

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For the Artist, How To

How To: Playing with Salt

July 9, 2023 Aprille

Salt can be used in all kinds of interesting ways in your watercolour paintings. I love using it to create texture in my rock paintings but it does so many things! Here's a simple exercise to add this fun resource to your own creative toolbox.

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How to Find Time for Creativity

June 13, 2023January 26, 2024 Aprille

How do you find time for creative pursuits when your schedule feels packed full of other priorities? Here are some ideas on how to resolve that dilemma.

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For the Artist, How To

How to: Watercolour and plastic wrap

June 6, 2023 Aprille

Combining watercolours and plastic wrap can create interesting textures and effects. If you’d like to give this technique a try - here are the steps.

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For the Artist, How To

Watercolour Tips – Know Your Paper

September 25, 2022September 25, 2022 Aprille

Paper, pigment and brushes are your basic tools as a watercolourist. I've seen too many people get discouraged and think they can't learn this medium when in reality, they were fighting their tools. Give yourself a break and don't skimp.

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